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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1927

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Great Britain Accepts US Naval Limitation Proposals

The British government indicated it would accept the US invitation and work with the United States to press for naval limitation as part of the proposed framework. Foreign Secretary Chamberlain stated the reply’s terms were broadly supported by most governments, with the Irish Free State still to respond.

Washington Great Britain United States of ‘America United States America Geneva Chamberlain

Charity board holds tag day to aid prisoners’ families

The article describes a Tag Day organized by the Charity Board inspired by a biblical passage about visiting prisoners. Mrs West leads the effort coordinating sub committees and locations across the city, with roles assigned to numerous volunteers at banks, post office, stores, theaters, and public buildings. Clothing valued at $75 and cash were missing from Louis Romeo’s home on 719 Fan Ness Street.

West Tle The Oak Room Seth Craig Claude’ Carter Hermanos Nat Ramey Virgini Artingdale Post Office Charles B.treuter T. S. Cawthon J. van Keuren Judge W. Titus St Medical Arts Building Nellie Lytle Cetilia Rice Bernadine Rice Mary Marsh Roselee Bledsoe Eliza‘beth O’brien Benno Kayton Weise John Thrall Lester Vander Adolph Toepperwein Burleson Olive McCormick Dibreil Jarrett Winnie Harold Fi Crockett Snider Temple Calhoun George T. Isbell Kathryn Mitchell Mies Belle Woodall Court House City Hall C.D. Yeagar San Antonio Louis Romeo Fan Ness Street

Tarahumara Training: Barefoot Ball Kicks From Mexico to Texas

G W Hinman Jr reports on Tarahumara Indians famed for kicking a wooden ball barefoot for hours. The piece notes their land in Chihuahua mountains, language, and reputation, and predicts a San Antonio to Austin run tied to a Texas carnival in March.

Austin San Miguel Zafiro Francisco Servanno G. W.hinman, JR Isy San Antonio Light Universal Service Meru Clpy Feb Reuser Tarakumara Mexico Chihuahua Texas Amsterdam San Antonio University of Texas

Major White Begins Army School Work at Leavenworth

Major Andrew 3. White former adjutant of Second Division is sent to Fort Leavenworth Kansas for the general staff school. Upon completion he will be transferred to the Fifth Corps Area headquarters at Fort Hayes Ohio.

White Andrew 3. White Second Division General Staff Sely Fort Leavenworth Kan Fifth Corps Fort Bavis Ohio

Y Boys Plan Hike for Mexican Independence Day

Members of the Y M C A boys’ department led by Norman Melend plan a long countryside hike to observe Mexican Independence Day. They will depart at 4 o clock and return Wednesday night, then swim at the Y M C A pool.

Norman Melend

Starr Calls China Policy Threatens World War

Dr Frederick Starr, anthropologist, warned that continuing current foreign policy toward China could trigger the greatest war in history. He outlined three possible paths: preserve old spheres, westernize China risking peril, or let China resolve its issues domestically. He also touched on Mexico and US stance toward Calles and oil and land questions.

United States China Frederick Starr Main Avenue High School Owen Forum Dr. Starr PHREE Mexico Starr Oitmen Calles Atanua

Negro Goes to Trial in 1925 Slaying Case

Hernan Silar, a Black man, goes to trial in Ninety-fourth District Court on a murder indictment for the slaying of Jess Tlack and Rosa at the Sherman Street crossing of the Southern Pacific railroad on August 24, 1925.

Negro Hernan Silar Ninety-fourth Jess Tlack Rosa Sherman Street Southern Pacific Railway

Death Valley tour offered by Union Pacific voyage

A promotional piece touts a two day Death Valley trip by Union Pacific for 42 dollars covering all expenses. Tourists would ride through Nye County and visit Mount Whitney, Panamint ranges, and Amargosa desert while staying in Warnaea Creek and visiting prehistoric sights, ghost towns, and the Gheet City of Rhyolite. The write up notes extreme heat dangers and historical tales of early prospectors and a silver gunsight legend.

Death Valley Union Pacific Earth Warnaea-creek Death Valey Mount Whitney The United States Amargosa Gol

Mexican petroleum law compliance cited by Calles

President Calles notes 380 companies have complied with the petroleum law and hold 26 835 000 acres of concessions. Twenty two noncomplying firms control 1 661 000 acres, about six percent of pre May 1 1917 claims. He promises fuller details by mail and thanks the senate foreign relations committee.

Washington Calles México Borahy Senate Onips Mexican Petroleumy Anténg Standard. of India Heny and” Bridge Sinclair Standard’ Atlantic Mexican Gulf Capuchinas Oe ‘sThese

Pan Am airmen funeral held in Buenos Aires

Funeral services were held for Pan American airmen at St John’s Episcopal Cathedral in Buenos Aires. Maj. Herbert A. Dargue and companions were honored as the coffins departed by hearse to the church and later to the pier for the cortege. Argentine aviator Pedro Zanni spoke for the air service. Attendants included Bernardo Duggan and Eduardo Quijere, with many women among the attendees.

Herbert A. Dargue Zliers St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral Buenos Aiires Corteze Pedro Zanni Amsterdam Tokyo Cratina Bernardo Duggan Eduardo Quyere New York Buenos Aires American Methodist Episcopal Church

House Approves Libel Law Change Goes to Governor

The Texas House concurred on a libel law change approved by the Senate and sent the bill to the governor for approval. The measure allows publication of fair and impartial accounts of public meetings and addresses and republication of such material when in the public interest.

House Austin Senate

Leo Brewer to Headline Mexican Alumni Banquet

Former San Antonio resident and UT professor Leo Brewer will be principal speaker at the Mexican Alumni Association banquet at the Alamo Country Club. Maury Maverick in charge of arrangements reports about 200 ex alumni expected to attend.

Leo Brewer Leo, Brewer San Antonio University of Texas Mexig Alumni Association Alamo Country Club Maury Maverick

Membership drive at Fairview Junior High highlights painting exhibit

Readable fragments show a students’ membership drive at Fairview Junior High, mentioning Waldo Emerson and a painting display. The note references boys’ department and a BS50 edition, suggesting school activities and an exhibit.

Iting “Hirtess C.av Waldo _ Emerson Isto

Appreciation Letter Acknowledges Industrial Survey Support

A letter from Maj Cy Roberts of St Louis praising the Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers' Association for assisting the United States Army Ordnance Department in the industrial preparedness survey was received by James A Gallagher Jr, president of the Manufacturers' Association, in San Antonio.

Ordnance Department of the United Commerc and Manufacturers’ Association James A. Gallagher Jr Manufacturers’ Association Cy Roberts St. Louis San Antonio

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